A sprawling exhibition devoted to the brand which counts Keith Richards, Keith Urban and George Harrison as fans.

In addition to being partly responsible for global megahit I’m Too Sexy, Right Said Fred guitarist Fred Fairbrass he’s also a guitar aficionado with a penchant for FujiGen Strats.

The guitarist talks Bursts, how Mark Knopfler is like an astronaut, the power of doing it yourself, and why he’s always looking for that extra five horsepower.

Walter Carter talks us through some of the most impressive and interesting instruments in his beloved store, from a guitar played by Bo Diddley to the electric guitar that started a revolution...

Two strangers, two different musical cultures, two different slide instruments… one Grammy. Ry Cooder and VM Bhatt’s world-music classic, A Meeting By The River, is a lesson in collaboration.

A vintage Gibson acoustic is many a producer’s secret weapon and this gorgeous example certainly has ‘that’ sound.

The boys in the better land take an axe to their own image on a murky, brooding second album that establishes a new path for the Dublin five-piece.

Fancy a shot of Bluespower? This affordable signature amp from Blackstar is ready to rock.

Who said tube amps need to cost a fortune?

Our favourite new stompbox announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.

Our favourite new amp and speaker announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.

Strings breaking at the tuner end? Here’s how to fix it.

As we continue our look into the chord shapes and patterns that have helped make Neil Young an icon, it’s time to delve into how he adds harmonic richness to seemingly simple progressions.

Or, otherwise known as ‘The importance of delivering the right note at the right time’.

In his third instalment of his beginner’s guide to country guitar, Nashville sessioneer David Henricksson gets to it on the double.

Master the shapes and patterns that have made Young one of the world’s most beloved and imitated songwriters.